Ruth passed away peacefully at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, in Bracebridge, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at age 87. Survived by her dear friend & companion for 33 years Jim Way. Predeceased by her son Bob Johnston. Loving grandmother of Adele, Tara, Cindy, Dale & Rhonda. Survived by her daughter-in-law Joanne McKinnon (Glenn). Predeceased by husband Sterling W. Johnston. Ruth was a longtime Eastern Star member and a Royal Canadian Legion member. Stationed at Newfoundland, Ruth is a veteran of the Canadian Navy WREN , having served during World War II. Born and raised in Bracebridge, she remained there until moving to Gravenhurst in the early 1980's. Ruth always loved a good joke. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Ruth's live will be held at the Bracebridge Masonic Hall on Friday, June, 7, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Remembrances will be shared at 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society have been requested. Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral Home ‘Turner Chapel'. Messages of condolence can be made at www.reynoldsfuneral.com
Visitation Details
Friday, June 7th, 2013 7:30pm, Bracebridge Masonic Hall
Service Information
Friday, June 7th, 2013 8:00pm, Bracebridge Masonic Hall
Interment Details
Bracebridge United Cemetery